Australia will extend petrol price relief for motorists struggling with the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced yesterday.

The federal government will extend its temporary petrol price relief package by a month, despite prices hovering near multi-year lows.

Fuel suppliers outside the Middle East have proved to be much more flexible than analysts expected – and China surprised everyone

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he knew Australians were still "under pressure".

Australians need to worry about ongoing shipping tolls through the Strait of Hormuz, the federal opposition says, as the government lowers but extends tax cuts on fuel.

The prime minister said drivers would get 16¢ a litre off fuel in July as fragile peace talks come under threat with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia will extend fuel excise relief for an additional month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday, as the country continues to grapple with higher fuel costs during…

Australia will extend petrol price relief for motorists struggling with the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced yesterday.